Enhance your outdoor garden with the distinctive charm of Calceolaria mexicana 'Gold Purse' Seeds. Known for their bright, pouch-shaped yellow flowers, these unique blooms create a vivid, eye-catching display that stands out in any garden setting.

Native to Mexico and Central America, Calceolaria Mexicana thrives in cooler, partially shaded conditions, making it perfect for gardeners who love unusual flowering plants. These high-quality, non-GMO seeds produce compact plants that bloom abundantly through the growing season.

Key Features

• Produces rare and uniquely shaped “purse-like” golden-yellow blooms

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds

• Ideal for containers, borders, mixed beds, and ornamental displays

• Thrives in cool climates and partial shade

• Compact and easy to maintain

• Long blooming period for extended color in the garden

Specifications

Botanical Name: Calceolaria mexicana
Common Name (US): Pocketbook Flower, Slipper Flower
Plant Type: Annual or Tender Perennial (depending on climate)
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Flower Color: Golden Yellow
Bloom Season: Spring to Early Fall
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade to Filtered Sunlight
Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, rich organic soil
Plant Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 8–12 inches
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Germination Time: 10–21 days
Germination Temperature: 60–70°F
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy flowering plant
Uses: Flower beds, shaded garden areas, containers, borders
Special Notes: Seeds need light to germinate; do not bury deeply.

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Seeds

• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix; press lightly but do not cover.

• Seeds require light for germination.

2. Ideal Conditions

• Maintain a steady temperature of 60–70°F.

• Provide bright indirect light or use grow lights.

3. Watering

• Mist lightly to keep the soil moist but never soggy.

• Avoid direct overhead watering during early growth.

4. Transplanting

• Transplant outdoors only after frost risk has passed.

• Choose areas with partial shade or filtered sunlight.

5. Care & Maintenance

• Keep soil consistently moist.

• Mulch to retain moisture.

• Remove faded blooms to extend flowering.

6. Flowering

• Expect blooms throughout spring and summer, with strong color retention.

Benefits

• Adds rare, exotic charm to garden displays

• Ideal for gardeners seeking unusual flower varieties

• Great for shaded garden areas where many plants struggle

• Long-lasting blooms add vibrant color through the season

• Compact growth makes it suitable for containers and small gardens